10 Setting up the input of a navigation system (GPS) on an Ethernet port
In order to receive information from an external navigation sensor, you must choose which communication port to use, and which datagram formats to read.
Context
For the TV80 system to use and offer correct navigational information, one or more external sensors must be connected. Typical sensors are those providing navigational information (heading, speed or geographical position). In most cases a suitable sensor is already installed on the vessel.
The TV80 must be set up to receive the information from these sensors. You must select which port to use, and set up the various communication parameters.
When you need to use Ethernet to communicate with an external sensor or peripheral system, you must add a LAN Port and select the relevant system.
Procedure
1 On the Setup menu, select Installation.
Observe that the Installation dialog box opens.
2 Observe the I/O Setup page on the right side of the Installation dialog box.
3 Select Add LAN Port at the bottom of the I/O Setup page.
4 Select the system you want to interface from the list provided.
The “block diagram” shows the selected system and the Ethernet port icon.
5 Select the LAN port icon in the “block diagram” to open the UDP Configuration dialog box.
6 Define the relevant communication parameters on the UDP Configuration dialog box.
7 Select OK to save the selected settings and close the dialog box.
8 Select Navigation to open the dialog box.
9 Open the relevant page.
a Select the communication port you want to use.
b Select which NMEA datagram you want to use.
c If applicable, specify a dedicated Talker ID.